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The Critics' Choice Nominations Are Out: Did Your Faves Make the Cut?

The Broadcast Television Journalists Association (BJTA) have announced this year’s nominees for the 3rd annual Critics’ Choice Awards, with The Big Bang Theory and American Horror Story leading the way with the most nominations.

Hosting the awards this year, is fan favourite actress and stand-up comedian Retta who currently appears as Donna Meagle on Parks and Recreation. In addition to her role on Parks and Rec, Retta has also appeared in numerous films and television shows (Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia) as well as performing on the Comedy Central favourite, Premium Blend.

HBO leads the networks with 21 overall nominations, followed by FX which gained 19. The most nominated show this year is a two way tie with CBS’ The Big Bang Theory and American Horror Story: Asylum from FX, each with 6 nominations. Rounding out the other series with several nominations are Parks and Recreation (NBC) and Top of the Lake (Sundance) with five a piece and The Americans (FX), Breaking Bad (AMC), Game of Thrones (HBO), The Good Wife (CBS), Louie (FX), New Girl (FOX) and Political Animals (USA) each with four nominations.

BJTA President, Joey Berlin has said “This year’s nominations reflect the expanding definition of television, with nominated programs and performances representing new platforms as well as broadcast and cable”… “As evidenced by nominations for the third annual Critics’ Choice Television Awards, television continues to be a rich and diverse source of high quality entertainment.”